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The Falcon and the Snowman is a 1985 American spy drama film directed by John Schlesinger. The screenplay by Steven Zaillian is based on the 1979 book The Falcon and the Snowman: A True Story of Friendship and Espionage by Robert Lindsey , and tells the true story of two young American men, Christopher Boyce ( Timothy Hutton ) and Andrew ...
- $12 million
- January 25, 1985 (United States)
Feb 8, 1985 · The Falcon and the Snowman: Directed by John Schlesinger. With Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, Pat Hingle, Joyce Van Patten. The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.
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A 1985 thriller based on a true story of two friends who sell CIA secrets to the Soviets. See the cast, crew, ratings, reviews, videos, photos and more on Rotten Tomatoes.
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A true story of two friends who became spies for the Soviet Union, selling classified documents from a defense contractor. The film follows their motives, methods, and consequences, as well as their relationship and conflicts.
Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn deliver superb performances as two friends from affluent families in a true-story spy thriller that is scathing, arresting and laced with white-knuckle excitement. Directed by the legendary John Schlesinger. 518 IMDb 6.8 2 h 11 min 1985. X-Ray R. Drama · Suspense · Eerie · Electrifying. Available to rent or buy ...
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A 1985 film about two young men who sell CIA secrets to the Russians, based on a true story. Roger Ebert praises the realistic and sympathetic portrayal of the characters, the direction by John Schlesinger and the script by Steven Zaillian.
